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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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Someone removed my valve cap and broke off a twig in the valve to keep it open. I noticed it Saturday afternoon and I am pretty sure it happened Friday nite. I was parked in a dark area Friday nite. Because of where I was parked It had to be a random act. (not someone who knew or even saw me)

I think I drove maybe 15 miles on a flat rear tire. No I didnt notice or hear anything odd while driving. The worst thing about it is I was trying to get sideways alittle on that 15 mile drive. and maybe took it up to 80 or 90 mph.

I filled it up with air and dont see any problems. luckily

I am happy that its all the little homo did.

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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 07:13 PM
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umm...so did the (!) symbol not come on on your gauge? I am pretty surprised.
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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umm...so did the (!) symbol not come on on your gauge? I am pretty surprised.
it would have if my tire pressure sensors were in my tires instead of on my desk.

I been meaning to get them in my new rims for alittle while.
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 07:19 PM
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dude... ur lucky...someone put a knife on mine saturday....
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Nucleus
Someone removed my valve cap and broke off a twig in the valve to keep it open. I noticed it Saturday afternoon and I am pretty sure it happened Friday nite. I was parked in a dark area Friday nite. Because of where I was parked It had to be a random act. (not someone who knew or even saw me)

I think I drove maybe 15 miles on a flat rear tire. No I didnt notice or hear anything odd while driving. The worst thing about it is I was trying to get sideways alittle on that 15 mile drive. and maybe took it up to 80 or 90 mph.

I filled it up with air and dont see any problems. luckily

I am happy that its all the little homo did.
At least he didn't superglue the cap back on.
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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dude... ur lucky...someone put a knife on mine saturday....
That sucks man. Its really ashame there is scum like this out there.
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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At least he didn't superglue the cap back on.
That kind of thinking is evil.
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Nucleus
That kind of thinking is evil.
I am from Jersey.
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 08:25 PM
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jeez...I noticed that 350z's get tagged so often :P
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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People just can't stop hating our cars.
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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you should get some locking valve stem caps
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ssc
you should get some locking valve stem caps
+1, I have those, but then my car would get keyed!
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by BingPWR
jeez...I noticed that 350z's get tagged so often :P
If we hung out on some of the other car threads I am sure we would see the same thing
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ssc
you should get some locking valve stem caps
+1

Then again, that might actually make them mad and they could return with a knife.
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ssc
you should get some locking valve stem caps
I have them and there a pain in the ***.
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by dbasal
+1

Then again, that might actually make them mad and they could return with a knife.
they don't need a knife, they can use a key to make a small cut on the underside of the valve stem, the very slow leak will drive you nuts and is very hard to find unless you use soapy water
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by rlw222
I have them and there a pain in the ***.
All you need is the locking cap, I don't find it that hard to put on or remove.
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 03:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Nucleus
it would have if my tire pressure sensors were in my tires instead of on my desk.

I been meaning to get them in my new rims for a little while.

LOL!
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by sean1967
they don't need a knife, they can use a key to make a small cut on the underside of the valve stem, the very slow leak will drive you nuts and is very hard to find unless you use soapy water
Great point. It is sort of like someone breaking into your house. If they want to get in they will regardless of all the fancy security devices you may have.
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